1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 70

Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition keyto START. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm. floor and holding it there as you hold key in the START for about three seconds. Thisclears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the vehcle starts briefly but thenstops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the way down for five or six seconds. NOTICE: H'oldingyour key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can NOTICE: Your engine isdesigned to workwith the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could changethe way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. I you don't, f your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells howto do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn't start right away, and if weather is the very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter the way down of while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. As soon asit does, let go of the key. 3. I your engine still won't start (or starts but then f stops), it could beflooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your acc,elerator pedal allthe way to the 2-14